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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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